American Cities: Historic Maps And Views (Hardcover) 
The cities highlighted in this book are Boston, Chicago, Denver, New Orleans, New York, Philadelphia, St Louis, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C. Containing historical maps and illustrations accompanied by essays explaining historic and narrative context, "American Cities" surprises and delights by revealing how these cities used to be and developed into the cities we know now. The enjoyment and relevance increases when the city under exploration happens to be one in which one lives. Hardcover: 207 pages Publisher: Assouline (January 31, 2006) Language: English ISBN: 2843237165 Product Dimensions: 1.2 x 11.8 x 15.5 inches Shipping Weight: 6.3 pounds.

The New Wood House (Hardcover)
by Trulove 
THE NEW WOOD HOUSE features projects from prominent and emerging architects with designs both classic and cutting-edge, most of which have not been previously published. The book is heavily visual and filled with gorgeous photographs, as well as floor plans and elevations. The text is an accessible discussion of the benefits and challenges of the materials used, the design goals, and the context in which each house is built. More inspirational than how-to, THE NEW WOOD HOUSE is an indispensable and innovative guide for anyone building, renovating, or updating a home. A resources section at the back of the book describes the types of woods and finishes selected for each project. Hardcover: 176 pages Publisher: Bulfinch (September 8, 2005) Language: English ISBN: 0821262017 Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 9.2 x 0.8 inches Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds.

Wood : Contemporary Houses in Wood (Hardcover)
by Joaquim Ballarin, Mariona Villavieja 
Wood presents a comprehensive survey of international wood architecture highlighting the incredible versatility of this building material and the environmentally friendly possibilities of using it in residential construction and design. Wood as a material evokes alternate images of warm comfort or sleek cool modern design, and its many special characteristics are explored through the selected projects, interiors, and furniture detailed in this book.Wood provides a unique opportunity to examine contemporary wooden architecture as a global phenomenon rich in cross-cultural influences and universality. It also illustrates the diversity in the use of this material in different climates, cultures, and countries.The book is divided into four main chapters: a short historical introduction; a compilation of different projects shown as a whole, and typologically catalogued according to the use of wood; a compilation of interior designs, arranged like the different spaces of a house and combined with wood furniture; and a catalogue of the most commonly used woods and their properties.
About the Author
Joaquim Ballarin is on the faculty at the BAU School of Design in Barcelona, Spain and is the founder of Nassar Associats Arquitects and his own practice, Estudi ARCA, both of which specialize in residential architecture featuring wood as primary building material. Mariona Villavieja is a journalist who covers architecture for leading publications in Spain. Hardcover: 288 pages Publisher: Universe (February 28, 2006) Language: English ISBN: 0789313928 Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 7.9 x 1.1 inches Shipping Weight: 2.7 pounds.

Phaidon Atlas Of Contemporary World Architecture: Travel Edition (Paperback)
Architecture buffs no longer have to lug around the 17-pound original edition of the Atlas when they travel; this flex-bound, 41/4 x 61/4 travel edition contains short profiles of the same 1,052 buildings as the original. Every entry (there are about three per page) includes a building photo, a brief description and information on location and about whether the site can be viewed on the interior, exterior or both. The color photographs, if a bit small, are impressive, and the accompanying prose is informative. There's a substantial number of entries on closed, private residences-prepare to peer over the gates if visiting. The majority of the buildings, like the majority of major contemporary architectural projects, are in Europe, but this beautiful guide takes readers from Boston to Botswana-without necessarily having to get on a plane. Paperback: 384 pages Publisher: Phaidon Press (March 2005) Language: English ISBN: 0714844500 Product Dimensions: 6.3 x 5.1 x 0.8 inches Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces.

Treehouses of the World (Hardcover)
by Pete Nelson, Radek Kurzaj (Photographer)
Treehouses bring out the child in all of us. Serving as private retreats, guest houses, or play spaces for family and friends, these enchanting arboreal constructions lift our spirits, inspire our dreams, and offer the promise of freedom from adult worries. In this magical volume, Pete Nelson, a leading authority on treehouse design and the author of three previous books on the subject that have sold more than 200,000 copies, takes us on a fascinating around-the-world journey to discover how treehouses are designed, built, and enjoyed in a wide variety of cultures. Hardcover: 224 pages Publisher: Harry N Abrams (November 1, 2004) Language: English ISBN: 0810949520 Product Dimensions: 11.4 x 7.7 x 0.9 inches Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds.

The Architecture Pop Up Book (Hardcover)
by Anton Radevsky The Architecture Pop-Up Book is a magnificent journey through history. Featuring amazing three-dimensional replications of famous buildings from ancient to modern times, the book showcases artwork, photographs, pop-ups and detailed text of the ancient Egyptian pyramids and Mesopotamian ziggurats; the great constructions of Greece and Rome, such as the Parthenon and the Colosseum; majestic Asian wonders, including the Taj Mahal and the Hagiá Sophiá; Gothic and Neoclassical masterpieces, from Notre Dame and the Florence Duomo to the Houses of Parliament and Monticello; and the work of such important modern architects as Gaudí, Frank Lloyd Wright, and Frank Gehry. From a brilliantly elaborate Gothic cathedral nave to a telescoping Chrysler Building skyscraper, the talent and imagination of architects and builders from all eras and from all over the world, are displayed and compared here. Innovative, informative, and entertaining, this gift book is a superb tour of the greatest achievements of world architecture and is the perfect gift for the architecture enthusiast and anyone interested in learning about the history of these celebrated buildings. Hardcover: 12 pages Publisher: Universe; Pop-Up edition (October 15, 2004) Language: English ISBN: 0789311887 Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 11.3 x 1.9 inches Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds.

New Classicism : The Rebirth of Traditional Architecture (Hardcover)
by Elizabeth M. Dowling  New Classicism provides an in-depth look at a form of design that appeared lost forever with the rise of modernism in architecture. But now, with an intense revival of interest in classical design, and with the demise in popularity of the subsequent postmodernism, new vigor has infused traditional forms and motifs. Focusing on approximately thirty projects by the best classically oriented firms in the United States and Britain, New Classicism examines this burgeoning new vogue for the many varieties of traditional classical design. The result is a dazzling array of highly disciplined and high-profile classical designs, ranging from the exquisite work of John Blateau and Alan Greenberg's eighteenth-century-inspired reconfiguration of the interiors of the U.S. State Department to the Nashville public library designed by Robert A. M. Stern and projects from the classical-design program at the University of Notre Dame. Hardcover: 240 pages Publisher: Rizzoli (October 29, 2004) Language: English ISBN: 0847826600 Product Dimensions: 12.4 x 9.1 x 1.0 inches Shipping Weight: 3.4 pounds.

Superstructures: The World's Greatest Modern Structures (Hardcover)
by Neil Parkyn Presents the most ambitious, awe-inspiring and advanced engineered structures of the last one hundred years. International coverage includes all types of major constructions, from enormous dams and vast wind tunnels to high-speed-railway lines and international airports; from space-exploration launch sites and massive oil platforms to a succession of remarable tunnels and bridges. Large format, clearly organized, profusely illustrated and accessibly written. Hardcover: 192 pages Publisher: Merrell (October 30, 2004) Language: English ISBN: 1858942381 Product Dimensions: 13.9 x 10.1 x 1.0 inches Shipping Weight: 4.0 pounds.

10 X 10 _ 2 (Hardcover)
by Editors of Phaidon Press Since the release of the critically acclaimed 10x10 five years ago, the world of architecture has evolved: Advances in technology and research continue to produce increasingly sophisticated forms; advances in communication have resulted in decentralized, multicity architecture offices; and an impressive crop of young architects is emerging from countries with comparatively little previous recognition in the field, such as Slovenia, South Korea, and China. Many of the architects featured in 10x10— including Asymptote, Shigeru Ban, and MVRDV—have become established fixtures on the international scene, opening the way to a new generation of talent. With the expertise of a highly knowledgeable and high-powered group of curators, 10x10_2 picks up where its predecessor left off.

Santiago Calatrava : Complete Works (Hardcover)
by Alexander Tzonis This is the only comprehensive book that covers the entire work of Santiago Calatrava: technological structures, building complexes, urban design, furniture, sculpture and drawings with 300 color images.

Architectural Surfaces: Details for Artists, Architects, And Designers (Hardcover)
by Judy A. Juracek, Peter Pennoyer 
This new collection contains over 1,600 high-quality color photographs capturing a range of details and surfaces, organized by architectural elements: walls, facades, windows, doorways, ceilings, roofs, floors, pavement, staircases, balconies, columns, and arches. Architectural Surfaces provides a wealth of source material to meet the research needs of architects and interior designers, artists, scenic designers, and graphic designers. 1600 color illustrations; 2 CD-ROMs included.

SMALL POOLS HCI PB (Paperback)
by HEARST BKSEsgotado